The official syllabus · 14 topics · Updated 2026

The 14 DVSA theory test topics

Your 50 test questions are drawn from these categories — revise all of them.

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The DVSA car theory test draws its 50 multiple-choice questions from 14 official topics, from Alertness to Vulnerable Road Users. The DVSA doesn't publish per-topic counts, so balanced revision across all 14 beats question-spotting. Each topic below links to its guide and free practice questions.

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